Nurse Practitioner – Native Health Care Impact

Indian Health Service; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Spokane, Washington. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions with patient education and safe prescribing practices.

Applicants should hold an active RN license with APRN credentials, meet federal background requirements, and be prepared for rotating shifts and on‑call duties as outlined by the position.

Qualifications

• Education: graduate or higher degree in nursing or an advanced practice specialty.
• Licensure: active RN license; APRN license for specialty area.
• Experience: 1 year of specialized nursing experience at federal grade level.
• Background: successful federal background investigation.
• Other: U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration (where applicable), E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, and diagnostics to form diagnoses.
• Develop treatment plans based on standards of care and guidelines.
• Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses or injuries.
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, dosage, and frequencies.
• Educate patients about self-management and tailor instructions to individuals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Prescription authority

Education

RN license (active)

Advanced practice nursing license

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Spokane, Washington. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions with patient education and safe prescribing practices.

Applicants should hold an active RN license with APRN credentials, meet federal background requirements, and be prepared for rotating shifts and on‑call duties as outlined by the position.